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ce Group has 25 years of proven quality and success in the production of concrete and reinforced concrete pipes. Its two established factories are located in Manisa and Adapazar, Turkey. The company has expanded over the years to produce a variety of Polyethylene Pipes (PE63, PE100, PE80, PE80 Gas, Steel Wire Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes, Corrugated HDPE Pipes, Metal Reinforced Corrugated HDPE Pipes) and GRP (Glassfiber Reinforced Plastic Pipes) and Pipe Fittings with the EBS (Ece Boru Sistemleri-Ece Pipe Systems) brand name. All of its products are up-to-date and comply with the needs of infrastructure projects according to the latest technological developments. EBS is located in Manisa, Turkey with a large and modern plant based on high technology. It has a closed area of 7.500 sqm and an open area of 50.000 sqm. In addition to this, there are plans to expand on this and to build new facilities. The company is continually expanding its production capacity and broadening its range of products. EBS (Ece Boru Sistemleri-Ece Pipe Systems), which is a subsidiary of Ece Group, is the first and only in Turkey with such a wide diversity within its production range. All of EBS products are produced within the scope of TSE (Certificate of Turkish Standards Institude), ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and other related international standards. EBS (Ece Boru Sistemleri- Ece Pipe Systems) which follows and applies all the new technologies, included and started production of Metal Reinforced Corrugated HDPE 100 Pipes and Steel Wire Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes to keep up to date in pipe industry.

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INDEX
Product Description Production Process Superiorities and Advantages Engineering Formulas Handling, Storage and Transport Pipe Trench Trench Sections Thrust Blocks Field Hydro-Testing Dimensions Chemical Resistance

4 4 5 7 13 14 15 17 18 19 20

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Continuous Filament Winding Process

NOMINAL DIAMETERS
DN 300 mm - DN2800 mm

and are mixed with it in the day tanks. The addivitives are available in different concentration and may be diluted by the producers in mineral spirit to reach the required concentration needed for the production of the pipes.

PIPE LENGTHS
GRP pipes are manufactured between 6m-12m , may also be manufactured between 0,5m-16m length depending on the desired length according to the project needs.

QUALITY STANDARDS
GRP pipes are manufactured in accordance with all the national and international standards like TSE, ISO, BS, DIN, ASTM ve AWWA. Other local approvals are also available, dependent on country specific requirements.

PRESSURE CATEGORIES
PN 1 bar to PN 40 bar

STIFFNESS CATEGORIES
GRP pipes are manufactured in SN 2500 N/m2, SN 5000 N/m2, SN 10.000 N/m2, may also be manufactured in the desired values of stiffness according to the project needs.

PRODUCTION PROCESS
EBS (ECE BORU SSTEMLER - ECE PIPE SYSTEMS), GRP pipes are produced by continuous filament winding process. Major raw materials are ishoptalic, orthoptalic resin, E glass, ECR glass, quartz sand, etc. Production process is fully operated with computer controlled machines which provides standard and repeatable quality in GRP pipes and fittings. TURKEY USA TS4355 AWWA M45 ASTM D 3517 ASTM D 3754 ASTM D 3262 DIN 16 869 (1+2) DIN 16 565 (1) BS 5480 (1+2) UNI 9032 UNI 9033 JIS A 5350 SS 3622 SS 3623 NBN T 41-101 NBN T 41-102 NORM B 5184 NORM B 5182

AREAS OF USE
Drinking water networks and water distribution pipelines Irrigation networks and drainage applications Sewerage projects network,collector lines Sewerage projects force mains Pressure Pipelines for hydroelectric power stations Storm water drainage Cooling water supply and discharge in power stations Pipelines to carry the chemical wastes Relining Applications Pipelines to remove the industrial wastes Pipelines to carry the geothermal water Reservoir for chemical plants and drinking water Discharge lines of the sea

GERMANY ENGLAND ITALY JAPAN SWEDEN BELGIUM AUSTRIA

RAW MATERIALS
Isophtalic, orthophtalic polyester resin, E/ECR fiberglass, quartz sand, catalyst and additives.

Resin: Only qualified resin for the winding process. Usually it is delivered in drums or bulk. The resin is prepared in day tanks at the winder. Normal application temperature is 25oC. Glass: Glass is specified by tex which is the weight in
grams/1000 meters length.

Quartz sand: Sand is added to the core of the pipe and the inner layer of couplings. High silica sand must be within the specifications for approved raw material. Catalyst: The right amount of catalyst is added to the
resin for curing the mix right before application on the mandrel. Only approved catalysts are used in the manufacturing process of the pipes.

Additives: Additives are used as accelerator for the resin

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Manufacturing is in accordance with the national, international standards like TSE, ISO, BS, ASTM, DIN, AWWA etc.

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SUPERIORITIES and ADVANTAGES

PRODUCTION and METHODS
The production process is fully operated based on computer controlled system to ensure the continuous and repeatable quality. The standards used for the GRP Pipes are, TS 4355 GRP pipes and fittings, AWWA C950 pressure drinking water pipes, ASTM 3517 pressure drinking water pipes, ASTM 3262 gravity sewer pipes, ASTM 3754 pressure sewer pipes, BS 5480 GRP pipes and fittings, DIN16869 GRP pipes and fittings, ISO/DIS 10467.3 waste water pipes, ISO/DIS 10639.3 drinking water pipes, ISO/TR 10465-3 fitting rules.

COUPLING
Sleeve couplings combined with gaskets provides 100% tightness . (Mechanic Couplings , Flanged couplings, couplings with other type of pipes, couplings with parts like valves and etc.)

FAST MOUNTING
Mounting is fast and reliable with EPDM gaskets. EBS, GRP pipes make handling and mounting easier than any other types.

APPLICATION AREAS
Underground applications, upperground applications, subwater applications, relining

HANDLING and STORAGE

The ability of telescobic loading provides savings in handling and storage.

CUTTING and FINISHING

Adjustments of pipes on site with easy cutting and finishing according to the desired lengths.

LIGHTNESS
GRP pipes are in the 1/4 weight of ductile iron, steel pipes and 1/10 weight of concrete pipes. EBS, GRP pipes eliminates need for expensive pipe handling equipment.

DESIGN
Design alternatives on the basis of chemical materials to be carried, stiffness values, temperature of fluids and fitting types.

PIPE LENGTHS
GRP pipes are manufactured between 6m-12m, may be manufactured between 0,5m -16m according to the project needs.

EXTREME PRESSURES
Elastic pipe walls substantially absorb the peak pressures which is known as water hammer.

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SUPERIORITIES and ADVANTAGES

CORROSION RESISTANT
EBS, GRP pipes do not require for linings, coatings, cathodic protection, wraps or other forms of corrosion protection. Maintenance cost is low. Hydraulic characteristics essentially constant over time.

ELASTICITY
The elastic characteristic of GRP pipes enables the accomodation to earth movements. For this reason GRP pipes are preferred in seismic zones. Elasticity also reduces the quantities of bends used in the project.

HYDRAULIC CONDUCTION
Smooth inside walls of GRP pipes provides savings from pipe diameters and from electrical energy consumptions in pumping lines.(Colebrook White k=0,001 Hazen Williams c=155 Manning n=0,008)

DEVIATION IN FITTINGS
The tolerance of deviation in the fittings decrease the bends required in the projects. The tolerable degrees are; 3o for DN300-500 mm, 2o for DN600-900 mm, 1o for DN10001800 mm and 0,5o for DN>1800 mm

QUALITY of FITTINGS
Fittings have the same characteristics of GRP pipes as they are produced from the same materials.

RESISTIVITY
GRP pipes do not conduct electricity and are not affected from induction flows.

EXTREMELY SMOOTH BORE

Low friction loss means less pumping energy needed and lower operating costs.

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ENGINEERING FORMULAS
1. HEAD LOSS
The Hazen Williams, Manning and Darcy-;Weisbach methods are prevalently used to determine the local and continuous pressure loss.

1.3 Darcy-Weisbach equation;

The primary advantage of this equation is that it is valid for all fluids in both laminar and turbulent flow. f coefficient in this equation is characterized with Reynolds number. If Re2000 flow type is Laminar If 2000<Re<4000 flow type is Transition flow zone If Re4000 flow type is Turbulent hf = (f/D) (V2/2g) L f : Darcy-weisbach friction factor, (dimensionless) D : Pipe inside diameter (m) hf : Friction factor (m) g : Gravitational constant (9,81 m/s2) L : Length of pipe section (m) V : Fluid velocity (m/sec) If Re2000; fl=64/Re If Re4000; f coefficient is, ft= [1,8xLog (Re/7)]-2 (%1 imperfection)

1.1 Hazen-Williams equation;

Hazen Williams equation is applicable to water pipes under conditions of full turbulent flow. Although not as technically correct as other methods for all velocities the Hazen Williams equation has gained wide acceptance in the water and wastewater applications. Many engineers prefer a simplified version of the Hazen Williams equation. hf = [3,35x10 6 Q/(Cd2,63)]1,852 hf : Friction factor, m of water /100 m Q : Flow rate (L / sec) C : Hazen Williams roughness coefficient, (dimensionless) Typical value for fiberglass pipe= 150 d : Pipe inside diameter, mm Head Loss converted to Pressure Loss; p = [(hf /100) L (SG)] p : Pressure loss, tone/m2 (1 tone/ m2= 9,81 kPA) L : Line length (m) SG : Specific gravity, dimensionless, (1 for water)

1.4 Local Head Loss in Fittings;

Head loss in fittings is expressed as the equivalent length of pipe, that is added to the straight run of pipe. When tabular data are not available or when additional accuracy is necessary, head loss in fittings can be determined using loss coefficients k for each type of fitting. hff = K (V2/2g) hff : head loss (m)

1.2 Manning equation;

The manning equation typically solves gravity flow problems where the pipe is only partially full and is under the influence of an elevation head only. Q = (K/n) (S) (RH) A n : Roughness coeefficient (0,009 for typical fiberglass pipe) K : Coefficient (K=1,0m) S : Hydraulic slope, S=(H1-H2)/L H1 : Upstream elevation (m) H2 : Downstream elevation (m) L : Length of pipe section (m) A : Cross sectional area (m2) RH : hydraulic radius (m), (A/Wp) Wp : wetted perimeter of pipe (m)
0,5 2/3

K values for some fitting types; Fitting Type

11,25 bend-single miter 15 bend-single miter 22,50 bend-single miter 30 bend-single miter 45 bend-single miter 90 bend-single miter 180 U part Tee, flow from branch Reducer, single size reduction Reducer, double size reduction

K- Value
0.09 0.20 0.12 0.29 0.50 1.40 1.30 1.70 0.70 3.30

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MOODY DIAGRAM

2. PRESSURE SURGE
Pressure surge, also known commonly as water hammer, results from an abrupt change of fluid velocity within the system. The magnitude of pressue surge is a function of the fluid properties and velocity, the modulus of elasticity and wall thickness of the pipe material, the length of the line, and the speed at which the momentum of the fluid changes. The relatively high compliance of fiberglass pipe contributes to a self-damping effect as the pressure wave travels through the piping system. Ps = a (SG) V Ps : Pressure surge deviation from normal (kPa) SG : Fluid specific gravity, (dimensionless), (1 for water) V : Change in flow velocity (m/sec) a : Wave velocity, (m/sec) a = 1/[(/g)(1/109 k +d/109 E(t)]0,5 : Fluid density (kg/m3) g : Gravitational constant (9,81 m/sec2) k : Bulk modulus of compressibility of liquid (Gpa) d : Pipe inside diameter (mm) E : Modulus of elasticity (GPa) t : Pipe wall thickness (mm) The pressure class Pc must be greater than or equal to the sum of the working pressure Pw and surge pressure Ps divided by 1,4. Pc (Pw+Ps)/1,4 (AWWA M45) Pw : Working pressure Ps : Surge pressure

3. RING BENDING
The maximum allowable long-term vertical pipe deflection should not result in a ring-bending strain or stress that exceeds the long term,ring bending capability of the pipe reduced by an appropriate design factor. For stress basis: y t SE b = 103 Df E ( a) ( t ) 103 b D D FS For strain basis: y t S b = Df ( a) ( t ) b D D FS

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ENGINEERING FORMULAS
b : maximum ring bending stress due to deflection (MPa) Df : Shape factor (dimensionless) The shape factor relates pipe deflection to bending stress od strain and is a function of pipe stiffness, pipe zone embedment material and compaction, haunching, native soil conditions and level of deflections. Df has a table of values. E : Modulus of elasticity (GPa) ya : Maximum allowable long term vertical pipe deflection (mm) Sb : Long term, ring-bending strain for the pipe (mm/mm) D : Mean pipe diameter (mm) FS : Design factor (1,5) b : maximum ring-bending strain due to deflection (mm/mm) tt : Total wall thickness (mm) tt = t+tL Shape factors table Pipe-zone embedment material and compaction Gravel Sand Stiffness Dumbed Moderate Dumbed Moderate to Slight to High to Slight to High kPa Shape factor Df (dimensionless)
62 124 248 496 5,5 4,5 3,8 3,3 7,0 5,5 4,5 3,8 6,0 5,0 4,0 3,5 8,0 6,5 5,5 4,5

5. DEFLECTION
Buried pipe should be installed in a manner that will ensure that external loads will not cause a long term decrease in the vertical diameter of the pipe exceeding the maximum allowable deflection. y/D d/D ya/D y/D: Predicted vertical pipe deflection d/D: Permitted vertical pipe deflection ya/D: Maximum allowable vertical pipe deflection y D = (DL WC+WL)Kx 149 PS +61000 Ms

DL: Deflection lag factor to compensate for the time-consolidation rate of the soil (dimensionless) DL>1,00 is appropriate for long term deflection approximation Wc : vertical soil load on pipe (N/m2) Wc = s H s : Unitweight of overburden, (N/m3) H : Burial depth to top of pipe (m) WL : Live load on pipe (N/m2)

AASHTO HS-20 ve COOPER E-80 LIVE LOADS

HS-20 Depth (m) WL (kPa) 0,6 92 0,8 67 0,9 51 1,2 32 1,5 23 1,8 18 2,4 11 3,0 7,6 3,7 5,5 4,6 4,1 6,1 2,8 8,5 1,4 12,2 0,7 Cooper E-80 Depth (m) WL (kPa) 0,9 110 1,2 97 1,5 84 1,8 72 2,1 62 2,4 53 3,0 39 3,7 32 4,6 23 6,1 15 7,6 10 9,1 7,6 12,2 4,1

4. WEARING RESISTANCE
The inside surface of GRP pipes are resistant to the corrosive liquids inside which prevents the increase of friction losses. There is no increase of friction losses in GRP pipes, depending on the ageing of materials along the 50 years lifetime of design and 100 years lifetime of service. EBS/GRP pipes provides energy conservation due to sensitivity of 1/100 slickness of pipe walls.

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ENGINEERING FORMULAS
WL = Mp P If (L1)(L2) PS: Pipe stiffness (kPa) The pipe stiffness can be determined by conducting parallel-plate loading tests in accordance with ASTM D2412. During the parallel-plate loading test, deflection due to loads on the top and bottom of the pipe is measured.If DN < 1600 mm, L=300 mm If DN 1600 mm, L= 1,20 X DN. PS = 1000F / yt F : Load per unit length (N/mm) yt : Vertical pipe deflection, mm, when tested by ASTM D2412 with a vertical diameter reduction of 5% Pipe stiffness may also be determined by the pipe dimensions and material properties. PS = Ex106 0,149 (r + yt /2)3 Mp : Multiple presence factor(1,2) P : wheel load magnitude (71300 N for HS-20, 89000 N for HS-25) If : impact factor If = 1 + 0,33 [(2,44-h)/2,44] 1,0 h : Depth of cover (m) L1 : Load width parallel to direction of travel (m) L1 = tl + LLDF(h) tl : Length of tire footprint (0,25 m) LLDF : factor to account for live load distribution with depth of fill, (1.15 for backfills SC1 and SC2, 1.0 for all other backfills) L2 : Load width perpendicular to direction of travel (m) h hint L2 = tw + LLDF(h) tw : Width of tire footprint (0,5 m) hint : Depth at which load from wheels interacts hint = (1,83m tw) / LLDF h > hint L2 = [tw + 1,83m + LLDF(h)]/2 Kx : bedding coefficient, dimensionless,0,1 for nonuniform pipe beddings 0,083 for uniform pipe beddings

E : Ring flexural modulus (GPa) : Moment of inertia of unit length (mm4/mm) ( = tt3/12) tt: Total wall thickness r : Mean pipe radius (mm)

GRP PIPE STIFFNESS CATEGORIES ASTM ISO

9psi-62kPa 18psi-124kPa 36psi-248kPa 72psi-496 kPa Ms : Ms = Sc : Msb : 1250 2500 5000 10000 Pa Pa Pa Pa

0,25 m 0,25 m 0,50 m 0,50 m Direction of travel h

Composite constrained soil modulus (MPa) Sc Msb Soil support combining factor (dimensionless) Constrained soil modulus of the pipe zone embedment (MPa) To use the Sc table, the following values are required; Msn : Constrained soil modulus of the native soil at pipe elevation (MPa) Bd : Trench width at pipe springline (mm)

L1=t1+LLDF (h)

L2=tw+LLDF (h)

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VALUES FOR THE SOIL SUPPORT COMBINING FACTOR
Msn/Msb Bd/D Bd/D Bd/D 1,25 0,005 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1 1,5 2 3 5 0,02 0,03 0,05 0,10 0,15 0,25 0,45 0,65 0,84 1,00 1,40 1,70 2,20 3,00 1,5 0,05 0,07 0,10 0,15 0,20 0,30 0,50 0,70 0,87 1,00 1,30 1,50 1,80 2,20 1,75 0,08 0,11 0,15 0,20 0,27 0,38 0,56 0,75 0,90 1,00 1,20 1,40 1,65 1,90 Bd/D 2 0,12 0,15 0,20 0,27 0,35 0,47 0,64 0,81 0,93 1,00 1,12 1,30 1,50 1,70 Bd/D 2,5 0,23 0,27 0,32 0,38 0,46 0,58 0,75 0,87 0,96 1,00 1,06 1,20 1,35 1,50 Bd/D 3 0,43 0,47 0,52 0,58 0,65 0,75 0,85 0,94 0,98 1,00 1,03 1,10 1,20 1,30 Bd/D Bd/D 4 0,72 0,74 0,77 0,80 0,84 0,88 0,93 0,98 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,05 1,10 1,15 5 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 Granular Blows (0,3m) >0-1 1-2 2-4 4-8 8-15 15-30 30-50 >50 loose slightly compact compact dense very dense very, very loose very loose 0-13 13-25 25-50 50-100 100-200 200-400 400-600 >600 very, very soft very soft soft medium stiff very stiff hard very hard 0,34 1,4 4,8 10,3 20,7 34,5 69,0 138,0 Description qu(kPa)

VALUES FOR THE CONSTRAINED MODULUS OF THE NATIVE SOIL AT PIPE ZONE ELEVATION
Native In Situ Soils Cohesive Description Msn(MPa)

SOIL STIFFNESS CATEGORIES

Soil Stiffness Category Unified Soil Classification System Soil Groups

Msb BASED ON SOIL TYPE AND COMPACTION CONDITION

Depth for Vertical soil density Stiffness Categories 1 and 2 (SC1, SC2) Stress 6,9 34,5 69 138 276 414 18,8 kN/m3 SPD100 MPa 16,2 23,8 29 37,9 51,7 64,1 0,4 1,8 3,7 7,3 14,6 22 SPD95 SPD90SPD85 MPa 13,8 17,9 20,7 23,8 29,3 34,5 MPa MPa 8,8 10,3 11,2 12,4 14,5 17,2 3,2 3,6 3,9 4,5 5,7 6,9 Level kPa (m)

SC1

Crushed rock: 15% sand, maximum 25% passing the 3/8-in. sieve and maximum 5% passing No. 200 sieve

SC2

Clean, coarse-grained soils: SW, SP, GW, GP or any soil beginning with one of these symbols with 12% or less passing No. 200 sieve

SC3 Stiffness Categories 3 (SC3) 6,9 34,5 69 138 276 414 0,4 1,8 3,7 7,3 14,6 22 9,8 11,5 12,2 13 14,4 15,9 4,6 5,1 5,2 5,4 6,2 7,1 2,5 2,7 2,8 3 3,5 4,1 SC4

Coarse-grained soils with fines: GM, GC, SM, SC or any soil beginning with one of these symbols with more than 12% fines Sandy or gravelly fine-grained soils: CL, ML (or CL-ML, CL/ML, ML/CL) with more than 30% retained on a No. 200 sieve

Stiffness Categories 4 (SC4) 6,9 34,5 69 138 276 414 0,4 1,8 3,7 7,3 14,6 22 3,7 4,3 4,8 5,1 5,6 6,2 1,8 2,2 2,5 2,7 3,2 3,6 0,9 1,2 1,4 1,6 2 2,4 SC5

Fine-grained soils: CL, ML (or CL-ML, CL/ML, ML/CL) with 30% or less retained on a No. 200 sieve

Highly plastic and organic soils: MH, CH, OL, OH, PT

SPD: Standard proctor density (%)

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6. COMBINED LOADING
The maximum stress or strain resulting from the combined effects of the internal pressure and deflection should meet the equations as follows: For stress basis; pr HDB 1

7. BUCKLING
The summation of appropriate external loads should be equal to or less than the allowable buckling pressure. (1,2C ) (E)0,33 ( 106 M k )0,67 R n s s h (FS)r

qa= brc
3

( S E x 10 )
b

FSpr 1

brc SbE x 103

( HDB )
FSb brc Sb FSpr

pr

For strain basis; 1-

pr

HDB

(
1

brc Sb

( HDB)
pr

qa : Allowable buckling pressure (kPa) FS : Design factor (2,5) Cn : Scalar calibration factor to account for some nonlinear effects (0,55) s : Factor to account for variability in stiffness of compacted soil; suggested value is 0,9 k : Modulus correction factor for Poissons ratio, v, of the soil k = (1+v) (1-2v)/ (1-v); in the absence of specific information. (it is common to assume v=0,3 giving k=0,74) Rh : Correction factor for depth of fill 11,4 / (11 + D /1000h) h : Height of ground surface above top of pipe (m) An alternate form of buckling; 1 [1,2 Cn (0,149 PS)0,33] (s106 Msk)0,67 Rh qa = FS

FSb

FSpr : Pressure design factor (1,8) FSb : Bending design factor (1,5) pr : Working stress due to internal pressure (MPa) pr = PwD / 2t Pw : Working pressure (kPa) D : Diameter (mm) t : Thickness (mm) b : Bending stress due to the maximum permitted deflection (MPa) b = Df E (d/D) (tt/D) rc : Rerounding coefficient, (dimensionless) Pw3000kParc=1-Pw/3000 pr : Working strain due to internal pressure (mm/mm) pr = PwD/2 tEH b : Bending strain due to maximum permitted deflection (mm/mm) b = Df (d/D) (tt/D) d : maximum permitted long-term installed deflection (mm)

( )

Satisfaction of the buckling requirement is assured for typical pipe installations by using the following equation: [w hw + Rw (Wc)] x 10-3 + Pv qa

w : Pv : Rw : Rw =

Specific weight of water (9800N/m3) Internal vacuum pressure, (kPa) Water buoyancy factor 1-0,33(hw/h)[0 hw h]

If live loads are considered, satisfaction of the buckling requirement is ensured by; (w hw + Rw (Wc)+WL) x 10-3 qa

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HANDLING, STORAGE and TRANSPORT

GRP pipes are suitable for the telescobic handling. Pipes are transported with the fittings attached on them
which avoids extra cost of transport and also fastens the mounting process.

All pipes should be supported on flat timbers, spaced at

maximum 4 meters (3 meters for diameter DN250), with a maximum overhang of 2 meters and chocked to maintain stability and separation. Abrasion should be avoided.

Transporting pipe

If the pipes will be handled by double sling handling

method, the distance between the rope and the pipe end should not exceed L < L/4 ratio.

Maximum stack height is approximately 2.5 meters.

The pipes should be strapped to the vehicle over the support points using pliable straps or rope. Steel cables or chains without adequate padding should never be used to protect the pipe from abrasion. Bulges, flat areas or other abrupt changes of curvature are not permitted. Transport of pipes outside of these limitations may result in damage to the pipes.

1/4xL L

1/2xL

1/4xL

Control Rope

Single sling method

Double sling method

If the pipes will be handled by single sling method, none of

the pipe ends should be dragged on, to ensure the safety.

In horizontal and vertical handling, if the pipe falls down

De-nesting with padded boom on forklift truck

on a sharp material, the pipe must be controlled against damages.

If there is an obligation for nesting the pipes, the distance

between the planks should not exceed 6 meters. Maximum Storage Deflection: %2,5 in SN2500 pipes %2,0 in SN5000 pipes %1,5 in SN10000 pipes

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PIPE TRENCH
Standard type of trench prepared for mounting the GRP pipes is illustrated shematically below. GRP pipes are manufactured in SN2500, 5000 and 10000 N/m2 stiffness categories and offer alternative types for mounting depending on the loads. (live loads, backfill loads, etc) In general the bedding material is preferred to be the same material being used for the initial backfill.
Standard Trench h1 DN b Granular Material

h1= D/2 (max.300 mm), b= D/4 (min. 150 mm)

PARTICLE SIZE
DN (mm) <300 300-600 700-1000 >1000 a (mm) 10 15 20 30

CUSHION LAYER
DN 300 350-500 600-2500 b (mm) 75 100 150

WORK AREA
DN (mm) 200-350 400-500 600-900 1000-1600 1800-2600 L (mm) 150 200 300 450 600

If the soil removed from the trench will be used as backfill material in pipezone, the particle size allowed should not exceed two times the standard values The initial deflection limit of GRP pipes installed underground is, %3 for pressure pipes DN300 mm and %6 for gravity pipes DN300 mm

PIPE ZONE BACKFILL MATERIAL (ASTM D2487)

GRAVEL GW, GP, GW-GC GW, GM, GP-GC GP-GM SW, SP, SW-SC SW-SM, SP-SC SP-SM SW, SP, SW-SC SW-SM, SP-SC SP-SM, SM*, SC* GM*, GC*

FINE SAND

Proper Bedding Support

Improper Bedding Support

SAND

Bell Hole (fill after completing pipe joint)

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Water Control:
It is always good practice to remove water from a trench before laying and backfilling pipe. Well points, deep wells, geotextiles, perforated underdrains or stone blankets of sufficient thickness should be used to remove and control water in trench. Groundwater should be below the bottom of the cut at all times to prevent the washout from behind sheeting or sloughing of exposed trench walls. To preclude loss of soil support, dewatering methods should be employed for minimizing the removal of fines and the creation of voids within in situ materials. Suitable graded materials should be used for foundation layers to transport running water to sump pits or other drains. The buoyancy must be checked in cases of low coverage and high groundwater levels or in flood plains.

DN
<200 200-400 500-600 700-900 1000

MAXIMUM SPACING (m)

1.5 2.5 4.0 5.0 6.0

DN
100 300 600 1000 2000 2400

h MIN (m) for SECURITY S=1.1

0.07 0.20 0.37 0.62 1.25 1.5

Concrete encasement and Floatation

The concrete must be poured in stages allowing sufficient time between layers for the cement to set and no longer exert buoyant forces. The maximum lift heights are shown in the table below.

TRENCH SECTIONS
SN 2500 N/m2; H 3 m.
H

ISO/TR 10465-1:1993 (E)

Selected native soil 80% SPD

Compacted or Uncompacted native soil

SN
2500 5000 10000

MAXIMUM LIFT
Larger of 0.3 m or DN/4 Larger of 0.45 m or DN/3 Larger of 0.6 m or DN/2
0.70xOD

ID
b

Sand 90% SPD or Gravel 60% RD Bedding layer

During pouring the concrete, or in order to prevent floatation, the pipe must be restrained against movement. This is usually done by strapping over the pipe to a base slab or other anchors. The straps are flat with a minimum of 25 mm width and strong enough to withstand the floatation forces.
max spacing min. 25 mm

SPD: Standard Proctor Density RD: Relative Density Granular Materials are filled to the 70% of pipe outside diameter.
SN 2500 N/m2; H > 3 m.
H h Gravel 60% RD

ISO/TR 10465-1:1993 (E)

Compacted or Uncompacted native soil

ID
b Bedding layer

clearance

Granular materials are filled from the crown upto the h distance. (h) is min. 100 mm, max.300 mm.

Limits of Deflection in Installed GRP Pipes

Deflection (%) DN300 mm (initial) DN<300 mm (initial) Long Term Soil Groups Fine-Grained Soils Coarse-Grained Soils 1 4 2,5 6 1 very hard very dense 2 3,5 2,5 6 2 hard dense Soil classification 3 3 2 6 3 medium medium 4 2,5 1,5 6 4 soft loose 5 2 1,5 6 5 very soft very loose

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TRENCH SECTIONS
SN 5000 N/m2; H 3 m.
H

ISO/TR 10465-1:1993 (E)

Selected, compacted native soil (80% SPD)

0.70 x OD

ID

Sand 90% SPD or Gravel 70% RD b Bedding layer

Granular materials are filled upto the 70% of pipe outside diameter.

SN 5000 N/m2; H > 3 m.

H h

ISO/TR 10465-1:1993 (E)

Compacted or Uncompacted native soil Native soil 80% SPD

0.70 x OD

ID

Sand 90% SPD or Gravel 70% RD b Bedding layer

Granular materials are filled upto the 70% of pipe outside diameter then selected, native soil is compacted upto (h) distance. (h) distance is min.100 mm max. 300 mm.

SN 10000 N/m2; H 3 m.
H

ISO/TR 10465-1:1993 (E)

Selected native soil

0.70 x OD

ID

Sand 90% SPD Gravel 60% RD b Bedding layer

Granular materials are filled to the 70% of pipe outside diameter.

SN 10000 N/m2; H >3 m

H

ISO/TR 10465-1:1993 (E)

Selected compacted native soil

0.70 x OD

ID
b

Sand 90% SPD or Gravel 70% RD Bedding layer

Granular materials are filled to the 70% of pipe outside diameter.

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THRUST BLOCKS
T= 2PA sin 2 2 PA PA sin 2

LB A

h HB

PA

Bend

PA A

Plan view
PA T=PA

Section A-A

Reinforcing steel Dead end

PA0 HB

h Piles

Alternate Section A-A

T=PA0

Alternate Section A-A

Tee

T=PA0

Concrete thrust blocks increase the ability of fittings to resist movement by increasing the bearing area and the dead weight of the fitting. The block size can be calculated as follows: Lb x Hb= (TxFS)/1000 T= 2000 P x A x Sin(/2)

T=PA0

Wye
PA2 2 T PA1

LbxHb = T= = FS = P= A= A= Dj = =

Area of bearing surface of thrust block (m2) Thrust force (N) Bearing strength of soil (kPa) Design factor (1,5) Internal pressure (kPa) Crosssectional area of pipe joint (m2) (/4) (Dj/1000)2 Joint diameter (mm) Bend angle, (degrees)

2 PA2

T= 2PA2 COS -PA1 2

Bifurcation

PA1

PA2

T= P(A1 - A2)

Reducer

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FIELD HYDRO-TESTING
It is advised not to exceed pipe testing with installation by more than approximately 1000 meters 1. Prior to the test the following should be checked: Initial pipe deflection within the acceptable limit Joints assembled correctly System restrained in place Flange bolts are torqued per instructions Backfilling completed Valves and pumps anchored Backfill and compaction near structures and at closure pieces has been properly carried out. 2. The line should be filled with water- The valves and vents should be opened, so that all air is expelled from the line during filling and pressure surges should be avoided 3. The line should be pressurized slowly. Considerable energy is stored in a pipeline under pressure and this power should be respected. 4. It should be ensured that the gauge location will read the highest line pressure or adjust accordingly. Locations lower in the line will have higher pressure due to additional head. 5. It should be ensured that test pressure does not exceed 1,5 x PN. Normally the field test pressure is either a multiple of the operating pressure or the operating pressure plus a small incremental amount. However in no case should the maximum field test pressure exceed 1,5xPN. 6. If after a brief period for stabilization the line does not hold constant pressure it should be ensured that thermal effect (a temperature change), system expansion or entrapped air is not the cause. If the pipe is determined to be leaking and the location is not readily apparent, the following methods may aid discovery of the problem source: Checking flange and valve areas Checking line tap locations Using sonic detection equipment. Testing the line in smaller segments to isolate the leak. An alternate leak test for gravity pipe (PN 1 bar) systems may be conducted with air pressure instead of water. In addition to routine care, normal precautions and typical procedures used in this work, the following suggestions and criteria should be noted: 1. As with the hydrotest, the line should be tested in small segments, usually the pipe contained between adjacent manholes. 2. It should be ensured that the pipeline and all materials, stubs, accesses, drops, etc. are adequately capped or plugged and braced against the internal pressure.
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3. The system should be pressurized to 0,24 bar and must be regulated to prevent over pressurisation. (maximum 0,35 bar) 4. The air temperature should be allowed to stabilize for several minutes while maintaining the pressure at 0,24 bar. 5. During this stabilization period, all plugged and capped outlets should be checked with a soap solution to detect leakage. If leakage is found at any connection, system pressure should be released, leaky caps or plugs should be sealed and the procedure at Step 3 should be repeated. 6 .After the stabilization period, the air pressure should be adjusted to 0,24 bar and the air supply should be disconnected or shut off. 7 .The pipe system passes this test if the pressure drop is 0,035 bar or less during the time periods mentioned in the table below. 8. Should the section of line under test fail the air test acceptance requirements, the pneumatic plugs can be coupled fairly close together and moved up or down the line, repeating the air test at each location, until the leak is found . This leak location method is very accurate, pinpointing the location of the leak to within one or two meters. Consequently, the area that must be excavated to make repairs is minimized, resulting in lower repair costs and considerable saved time. Caution: Considerable energy is stored in a pipeline under pressure. This is particularly true when air (Even at low pressures) is the test medium. Should take great care to be sure that the pipeline is adequately restrained at changes in line direction and should follow manufacturers safety precautions for devices such as pneumatic plugs. Note: This test will determine the rate at which air under pressure escapes from an isolated section of the pipeline. It is suited to determining the presence or absence of pipe damage and/or improperly assembled joints. Diameter (mm) 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 500 600 700 800 900
Test time-field air test

Time (min.) 2.50 3.75 5.00 6.25 7.75 8.75 10.00 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00 22.50

Diameter (mm) 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400

Time (min.) 25.00 27.50 30.00 32.50 35.00 37.50 40.00 45.00 50.00 55.00 60.00

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DIMENSIONS
Pipe
DN Nominal Diameter (mm) 300 350 400 450 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 OD PN6 Outside Diameter (mm) 310 361 412 463 514 616 718 820 924 1026 1229 1434 1638 1842 2046 2250 2453 2658 2861 OD PN10 Outside Diameter (mm) 310 361 412 463 514 616 718 820 924 1026 1229 1434 1638 1842 2046 2250 2453 2658 2861 OD PN16 Outside Diameter (mm) 310 361 412 463 514 616 718 820 924 1026 1229 1434 1638 1842 2046 2250 2453 OD PN25 Outside Diameter (mm) 310 361 412 463 514 616 718 820 924 1026 1229 OD PN32 Outside Diameter (mm) 310 361 412 463 514 616 718 820 924

Coupling

Inside diameter (ID)

Outside diameter (OD)

Wall thickness

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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Chemicals Ethyl alcohol Isopropyl alcohol Alumina Aluminium chloride Aluminium fluoride Barium chloride Calcium nitrate Ammonium chloride Ammonium nitrate Ammonium phosphate Ammonium sulfate Acidferic chloride Acidferic nitrate Acidferic sulfate Barium sulfate Sodium sulfate Copper nitrate Brine Glucose Aluminium nitrate Potassium sulfate Carbon dioxide Carbon monoxide Copper chloride Potassium bicarbonate Potassium chloride Calcium sulphate Copper sulfate Liquid hydrogen sulfide x: Resistant Resistance x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Chemicals Magnesium chloride Magnesium sulfate Mercury Mercuric chloride Ferro chloride Ferro nitrate Ferro sulfate Flobonic acid Fluosilic acid Formic acid Stearic acid Sodium bisulphate Sodium bromide Sodium chloride Sodium nitrate Sodium nitrite Sulphuric acid Vinegar Glycerin Potassium nitrate Nickel chloride Nickel nitrate Nickel sulfate Phosphoric acid Malt Calcium chloride Crude Oil Ethylene glycol Chemicals x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

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